Brrruukk!
Lyrith suddenly collapsed. Alvaric caught her body, standing frozen for a few seconds in shock over what had just happened. His eyes were still a little blank.
He thought he was about to be killed just now. But he wasn't.
"What happened?" Alvaric asked in a flat tone.
**
Inside the Ant Bee nest, Alvaric carried Lyrith on his back. When he arrived at the main chamber, his eyes widened. Several members of Hollow Fang were lying on the ground. Their faces were pale, including Marie.
"What happened?"
Dion turned toward him. His face looked worried. "They've been poisoned too. What should we do?" he asked.
Not long after, blood dripped from Dion's left nostril. He wiped it with his hand. He looked anxious and terrified but tried to remain calm.
He even forced a smile. "Do you have an antidote?"
Alvaric shook his head. He didn't. He thought hard, but no clue came to mind. Alvaric lowered his head, opening his mouth to apologize.
"I…"
